A Breakthrough in Portable Entertainment!

An incredibly robust entertainment device, with
built-in features and applications right out of the
box.

It is social. It is connected—more than any
Nintendo system or console before it.

3DS Features

The 3D display of the upper screen gives objects within the game world a feeling of space and depth. It becomes easier to see the position of characters and obstacles in the world, making gaming experiences even more intuitive.

A built-in 3D Depth Slider allows you to adjust the intensity of the 3D settings to your liking.

Using two outer cameras to see the world in 3D, much like the human eye, allowing for the creation of 3D photos.

Built-in motion sensor and gyro sensors react to the motion and tilt of the system, so 3DS games respond instantly.

Almost all existing Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games can be played on a Nintendo 3DS system in 2D.

Built-in Software

Loaded with tons of apps and tools, the 3DS will keep you entertained for hours.

Mii™ characters: Fun and social, this popular feature from the Wii™ console is available on the
Nintendo 3DS system with some exciting new touches. Create a Mii from a photo.
After choosing just a few basic settings, take a photo of yourself or a
friend with the built-in camera, and let the Mii Maker™ application
automatically generate your Mii character.

Games unfold in the real world...AR Games uses the
Nintendo 3DS outer cameras and AR Cards included with the system to
present an amazing augmented-reality gaming experience. With AR Cards on a table or floor, the Nintendo 3DS will initiate game stages or characters
right before your eyes.

Built-in Nintendo 3DS Internet
Browser: Whether you want to check email or catch up on your favorite
news site, it's easy to view a variety of web pages right on your
portable system—wherever there is a wireless connection.

Nintendo 3DS Sound: listen to
your favorite music saved on an SD Card in MP3 or AAC format. Record and play with sounds via the Nintendo 3DS microphone with a
variety of fun filters.

I thing that the 3DS XL is great it is not better hardware or software the the original 3DS but the bigger screen makes you think why didn't nintendo just come up with the 3DS XL first. It makes you think how you could ever play games on a smaller screen I think this is a much better choice.If you already have a 3DS I think you should wait a little bit. If you don't it would never be a better time get the 3DS XL.

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An excellent purchase for new buyers of 3DS system

August 24, 2014

Reviewer:
SnowPeak

What can I say; this has to be the best Nintendo DS family purchases I've made since my first DSi. Right out of the box, everything came well packaged and organized and a free 90-day extended warrenty from Nintendo (I've ran into a situation where I couldn't get a free repair by Nintendo because I was 1 day ahead of my old warrenty on DSi, so this saves me lol).

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Grandson loves it

August 24, 2014

Reviewer:
CHGrandma2

Got it for my grandson for Christmas. He loves it!

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Kudos Nintendo for 3ds XL

August 20, 2014

Reviewer:
Techybaby

This is a very nice upgrade from the original. now i am always excited to play Mario. Better 3d effect, louder speakers. i also love the matte finish. The only complain is the charging takes forever.

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Bigger is better

May 9, 2014

Reviewer:
Magicbah

Nintendo certainly knows portable gaming. Everything is sturdy well built and responsive. The 3d effects without having to wear glasses are awesome. Having access to the Nintendo store is pretty sweet.

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